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>Albania vs San Marino Predictions, Picks & Odds – 06/10/2026
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Albania have lost their last two matches, including a 2-1 reverse against Finland that stalled their promotion push in Nations League C Group 1. Coach Rolando Maran plans tactical tweaks to cope with a congested schedule, though the core identity remains intact. Simon Simoni steps in at goalkeeper following Etrit Berisha's suspension, while Luis Hasa could return after recovering from illness. A response is needed here.
San Marino's step up to League C after their surprise promotion from League D has been brutal. Three matches played, fourteen goals conceded, zero scored. Roberto Cevoli's side are searching for any sign of competitiveness, and the coach has spoken publicly about his players needing to rediscover their determination. Back-to-back defeats mirror Albania's recent run, but the gulf in quality between these two sides remains vast.
Albania's home win at 1.03 is the cornerstone of this selection. The hosts hold a perfect five-from-five record against San Marino historically, keeping clean sheets in every single encounter. San Marino have shipped 14 goals without scoring once across their three Nations League outings this campaign, and that defensive fragility makes a home victory here almost a formality.
Over 2.5 goals at N/A looks a strong supporting pick. Albania have shown consistent attacking output against weaker opposition, while San Marino's inability to stem the flow of goals conceded makes a high-scoring affair likely. Coach Rolando Maran may rotate slightly, but the quality gap remains vast enough for Albania to breach that threshold comfortably.
Both teams to score "No" at N/A rounds out the value here. San Marino have failed to register a single goal in this Nations League group stage, and Albania's historical record of five clean sheets in five meetings reinforces that trend. Even with Simon Simoni stepping in for the suspended Etrit Berisha, Albania's defensive structure should hold firm against the weakest attack in European football.
Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Albania vs San Marino
- Albania won all five previous meetings
- San Marino conceded 14 goals unanswered
- Albania kept five clean sheets in H2H
Form & Statistics: Albania vs San Marino
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Lineups: Albania vs San Marino
Albania
Starters
- 1 Simon Simoni
- 2 Elseid Hysaj
- 3 Berat Djimsiti
- 4 Ardian Ismajli
- 5 Mario Mitaj
- 6 Kristjan Asllani
- 7 Ylber Ramadani
- 8 Ernest Muci
- 9 Myrto Uzuni
- 10 Rey Manaj
- 11 Arber Hoxha
Bench
- Stavros Pilios
- Anis Mehmeti
- Marash Kumbulla
- Luis Hasa
- Juljan Shehu
- Mirlind Daku
Absent
- Etrit Berisha (Suspension (red card vs Finland))
- Ivan Balliu (Ankle injury)
- Klim Kaka (Unavailable (condition improving, expected for next match))
- Qasim Laci (Injury)
- Amir Abrashi (Ruptured cruciate ligament (long-term injury))
San Marino
Starters
- 1 Edoardo Colombo
- 2 Giacomo Benvenuti
- 3 Michele Cevoli
- 4 Dante Rossi
- 5 Marco Pasolini
- 6 Lorenzo Capicchioni
- 7 Marcello Mularoni
- 8 Lorenzo Lazzari
- 9 Samuel Pancotti
- 10 Gabriel Capicchioni
- 11 Nicolas Giacopetti
Bench
- Mirco De Angelis
- Enea Della Balda
- Cristian Meloni
- Samuele Zannoni
- Filippo Fabbri
- Alessandro Tosi
Absent
- Nicola Nanni (Suspension (second yellow card vs Belarus))
- Alberto Riccardi (Rupture of outer meniscus)
Medium confidence
A 4-3-3 against a 4-1-4-1 sets up an interesting tactical contest, with Albania's midfield trio expected to dominate possession and feed Myrto Uzuni and his fellow forwards. The hosts carry clear structural advantages in depth and individual quality across every line.
San Marino's compact low block, anchored by a single defensive midfielder, will be tested relentlessly by Albania's width and movement. Kristjan Asllani will be central to breaking down that structure, dictating tempo and finding gaps between the visitors' disciplined defensive and midfield banks.
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What time is Albania vs San Marino?
Albania vs San Marino kicks off at 19:45 local time on Tuesday, 6 October 2026.
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